Winter Recreation—Great for the Body and the Soul
It’s winter, and for many that means curling up on the couch in front of a fireplace with a good book in hand and a blanket covering...
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Radford Bean
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Blue-Green Algae – Not to be Taken Lightly When Recreating in Water
August 8, 2023—Summer is upon us and so are temperatures in the 90s and above. States like Arizona, Texas, and Florida are experiencing...
Radford Bean
May 22, 20234 min read
Cold Water Immersion—It’s a Matter of Life or Death
Forget the 120 Rule, so says Moulton Avery, whose cold water safety presentation I had the pleasure of attending. Avery used the May 16,...
Radford Bean
May 22, 20234 min read
Keep Your Dog Safe While Paddling
I have encountered many paddlers, both in person and through pictures they share on social media, enjoying time on the water in a canoe...
Radford Bean
Feb 19, 20182 min read
The Right Boat for the Right Water
I've been paddling for decades. I lead paddle trips in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Puget Sound. I've also paddled in the Salish...
Radford Bean
Sep 22, 20174 min read
Paddle Safely - Your Life Depends on It
It's an early fall day; you set out in the morning; the water is calm and as smooth a sheet of glass; there's not a cloud in the sky; the...
Radford Bean
Jan 12, 20163 min read
A Word About Boat Lighting
Paddling at night under the stars, a glowing moon, or the Aurora Boreallis can be a magical time, but it isn't without a certain amount...
Radford Bean
Dec 9, 20152 min read
Check the Weather Before You Paddle
Canoe & Kayak magazine recently reported on the death of former CEO and co-founder of North Face, Doug Tompkins, who died as a result of...
Radford Bean
Aug 12, 20152 min read
Lightning and Paddlers
You’re paddling on one of the many beautiful lakes in central Oregon; you’re out in the middle of the lake; you hear it. First it’s a low...
Radford Bean
Aug 11, 20154 min read
Key Rules of the Road to Remember
As you age, your mind isn’t as sharp as it once was. You find yourself forgetting things, things like where did I leave my car keys, did...
Radford Bean
Jul 9, 20155 min read
July 4 Weekend Tragic for Canoeists
I read in the national news recently about three canoeing accidents that happened over the fourth of July weekend. Two of the incidents...
Radford Bean
Apr 14, 20154 min read
A Hard Lesson Learned Tragically
A tragic event occurred on April 12 in which two kayakers lost their lives and left another one fighting for his life after they got...
Radford Bean
Dec 24, 20141 min read
Paddle Sports Safety Course
Are you new to paddling or feel your paddle safety skills could use some honing? Were you aware the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB)...
Radford Bean
Oct 8, 20141 min read
ACA Releases a New Mobile App
The American Canoe Association (ACA) has released a new smartphone app for Android and iPhone users that features a wealth of cool tools...
Radford Bean
Aug 15, 20141 min read
Wear It, Don't Sit on It!
A personal flotation device (PFD), or life jacket, is designed to keep you alive should your boat capsize. It won’t do you much good if...
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